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AZ

Arizona 2026 Regular Session

02/18/2026 - Senate Education

Education

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  • from civics.
  • As a former teacher, I celebrate civics, but I'm...
  • As a former teacher, I celebrate civics, especially civics education, but I do want to put into the record
  • that schools are already required to celebrate civics through Civics Instruction Day.
  • The civics bill we just voted on included charters, so why is this different?
AL

Alabama 2026 Regular Session

Alabama House State Government Committee Feb 4th, 2026

State Government

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  • you have the Office of Minority Affairs, and this bill is mainly to rename that office the Office of Civic
  • that office the is mainly to rename that office the office<00:12:25.040><c> of</c><00:12:25.279><c> civic
Bills: SB8 , SB22 , SB137 , HB295 , HB2 , HB343 , HB220 , HB303 , HB81 , SB8 , SB22 , SB137 , HB295 , HB2 , HB343 , HB220 , HB303 , HB81
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 1st, 2026

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • to me to lead in this legislation to establish the state seal of civic recognition.
  • grade on up, for consideration of seal of civic recognition may be submitted.
  • A separate certificate, a seal of civic recognition.
  • A seal of civic recognition. And you said something about the general assembly.
  • Establishing a civic seal has been a core priority of our coalition's policy agenda.
Summary: The Committee on Elementary and Secondary Education first met in executive session and adopted a House Committee Substitute for House Bill 2722, then voted the bill do pass by a roll call vote of 13 yes and 2 no. The sponsor explained that the substitute clarified the roles of liaisons for foster care students, McKinney-Vento students, and unaccompanied youth in higher education, and added language to avoid conflicting with Missouri law on public benefits for non-citizens. Members also discussed the fiscal note, which was expected to be minimal or not yet available until after committee reporting. The committee then heard House Bills 3483 and 3532, sponsored by Representatives Prouty and Pollitt, which would require the General Assembly to create Missouri-specific educational materials about how the state legislative process works and how a bill becomes law. Supporters, including legislators, teachers, students, and social studies coordinators, said the materials would help students understand Missouri government, civic engagement, and the differences between state and federal lawmaking. Several witnesses suggested the materials should be tailored by grade level, with third grade and high school mentioned as likely targets, and some members raised questions about drafting, implementation, and the estimated fiscal note. One witness spoke in opposition, saying only that he opposed the bill in the spirit of civil discourse. Finally, the committee heard House Concurrent Resolution 31, sponsored by Representative Martin, which would establish a Missouri seal of civic recognition for students who demonstrate civic knowledge, participation, and service. The sponsor described a tiered recognition system tied to coursework, civic engagement, and community or military service, administered through DESE and the existing civics and patriotic work group. Members asked about the resolution format, the role of the work group, how schools would track eligibility, and whether the measure should be narrowed to high school graduation before expanding to younger grades. Supporters, including a retired educator and civic education advocates, said the seal could encourage stronger civic learning and student engagement, while one coalition witness urged a streamlined, merit-based model and local district flexibility. The committee took no final action on the latter two measures during the hearing and adjourned after testimony.
MO

Missouri 2026 Regular Session

Elementary and Secondary Education Apr 1st, 2026

Elementary and Secondary Education

Transcript Highlights:
  • state seal of civic recognition.
  • Participate in a school, community, or church-sponsored seal of civic recognition club or team.
  • They'd also get this seal of civic recognition signed off on by the Missouri legislature, and so those
  • A seal of civic recognition. And you said something about the General Assembly.
  • Establishing a civic seal has been a core priority of our coalition's policy agenda.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Edpol Committee Meeting - 2025-03-25

Education Policy

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  • seal to reward students who demonstrate civic knowledge and engagement.
  • A Minnesota civic seal would formally recognize students who go beyond the classroom to develop civic
  • If you look at the bill, it establishes the Minnesota Civic Seal.
  • The Civic SEAL is that incentive.
  • This is why I believe that the Civic Seal is so important.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on State and Local Government - 03/19/26

State and Local Government

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  • Let's create a civic seal.
  • Let's create a civic seal.
  • Let's create a civic seal.
  • That's why the Minnesota civic seal matters.
  • civic seal for attending could earn that civic seal for attending our<00:52:22.080><c> seminar</c><00
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 03/02/26

Education Policy

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  • be</c> And so the the civic seal would would be And so the the civic seal would would be on<00:37:20.000
  • </c><00:43:12.720><c> seal</c> to walk you through how the civic seal to walk you through how the civic
  • The core of the civic seal is the civic action project.
  • Getting a civic seal is optional.
  • The Civic Seal is how we change that.
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

House Education Policy Committee 3/25/25

Education Policy

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  • A Minnesota civic seal become number 13.
  • </c><00:32:10.399><c> Seal</c> the Minnesota Civic Seal the Minnesota Civic Seal um<00:32:12.880><c>
  • I'd like to take a moment to Civic Seal.
  • The Civic Seal is that incentive.
  • </c> considering the Minnesota Civic Seal. considering the Minnesota Civic Seal.
ID

Idaho 2026 Regular Session

Feb 25th, 2026

Education

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  • So today, House Bill 712 is basically the civics seal, the endorsement of a civic seal on a graduate
  • and this seal of excellence in civics is a voluntary program.
  • Basically, the civics seal, the endorsement of a civic seal on a graduate, and this seal of excellence
  • in civics is a voluntary program.
  • I don't honestly know what would designate that seal in the printing or that seal in the printing or
Committee: House Education
NV
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  • This bill improves upon the state seal of civics program and creates an advisory council on civic education
  • of proficiency in civic education by placing seals on their diploma.
  • I appreciate the opportunity to speak about Nevada's Civic SEAL and how we can encourage civic engagement
  • The Civic SEAL isn't more than a graduation recognition.
  • With America 250 program, and they are setting aside some additional funding to handle the Civic SEAL
Bills: AB568 , SB90 , SB133 , SB147 , SB229 , SB233 , SB240 , SB245 , SB280 , SB378 , SB393 , SB417 , SB434 , SB494 , SB495
MN

Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Committee on Education Policy - 03/24/25

Education Policy

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  • > um</c><01:38:08.960><c> be</c> the civic seal would simply um be the civic seal would simply um be
  • This would be an Minnesota Civic Seal.
  • The civic seal also sends a contexts.
  • :45:55.520><c> have</c> civic seal, students who have civic seal, students who have demonstrated<01:45
  • </c><01:46:07.679><c> seal</c><01:46:08.000><c> would</c> the younger ones, the civic seal would the